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Updated: May 14, 2025
The conditions of human happiness are easily fulfilled if we rightly understand them. Mr. Mortleman retired perfectly happy. Left by himself again, Father Benwell paced the room rapidly from end to end. The disturbing influence visible in his face had now changed from anxiety to excitement. "I'll try it to-day!" he said to himself and stopped, and looked round him doubtfully.
Mortleman looked as if he would have preferred going down on his knees, but he yielded, and took a chair. "I think you have been Mr. Romayne's companion for a few days, in the hours of recreation?" the priest began. "Yes, Father." "Does he appear to be at all weary of his residence in this house?" "Oh, far from it!
Eyrecourt and her daughter held their memorable interview by the fireside at Ten Acres, Father Benwell entered one of the private rooms at The Retreat, devoted to the use of the priesthood. The demure attendant, waiting humbly for instructions, was sent to request the presence of one of the inmates of the house, named Mortleman.
He feels the benign influence of The Retreat; we have had some delightful hours together." "Have you anything to report?" Mr. Mortleman crossed his hands on his breast and bowed profoundly. "I have to report of myself, Father, that I have committed the sin of presumption. I presumed that Mr. Romayne was, like myself, not married." "Have I spoken to you on that subject?" "No, Father."
"My young friend, you have not only done no wrong you have shown the most commendable discretion. I will detain you no longer from your duties. Go to Mr. Romayne, and say that I wish to speak with him." Mr. Mortleman dropped on one knee, and begged for a blessing. Father Benwell lifted the traditional two fingers, and gave the blessing.
Father Benwell's customary serenity was a little ruffled, on this occasion, by an appearance of anxiety. More than once he looked impatiently toward the door, and he never even noticed the last new devotional publications laid invitingly on the table. Mr. Mortleman made his appearance a young man and a promising convert.
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